M Architecture SYLLABUS

Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak
SYLLABUS
&
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS
(w.e.f. 2012-13)
MASTER s DEGREE
IN
Architecture
(Landscape Architecture)
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MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY
ROHTAK
SYLLABUS AND SCHEME OF
EXAMINATIONS
MASTERS PROGRAMME IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Scheme of Examination & Syllabus
Subject Subject (L-T-P) Marks Weightage TOTAL

Code MARKS
SEMESTER-I Theory Sessional

M.ARCH. Plants Systematic 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA-101 & Plant Processes
M.ARCH. Geology & Soils 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA-103
M.ARCH. Hydrology & 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA-105 Geomorphology
M.ARCH. Site Planning & 3-0-0 100 25 125
LA-107 Landscape
Engineering-I
M.ARCH. Professional 4-0-0 .. 50 50
LA-109 Communication I
LABORATORIES External Internal
M.ARCH. Plants Systematic 25 50 75
LA-111 & Plant Processes 0-0-2
M.ARCH. Geology & Soils 0-0-2 25 50 75
LA-113
M.ARCH. Site Planning & 0-0-2 50 50 100
LA-115 Landscape
Engineering-I
Studio
M.ARCH. Landscape 0-0-14 200 100 300
LA-117 Architecture
Studio-I
TOTAL 13-0-20 700 400 1100
# Syllabus for Practical Subjects is same as for Theory Subjects.

# Professional Communication I,II,III,IV :- This Subject will support the M.ARCH.
LA-Landscape Architecture Studio-I,II,III&IV & will no any exam or viva for same.
Note for Examiner/Faculty:
The Examiner will set Eight (8) questions in total, selecting two questions from each unit
covering the whole syllabus/all the units. Students will have to attempt Five (5) questions in
all, selecting at least one question from each unit. All the questions will carry equal marks.
Detailed teaching program to be made before the commencement of the semester and
circulated to the students at the commencement of the semester.
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Code MARKS
SEMESTER-II Theory Sessional

M.ARCH Ecology, 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -102 Ecosystems
Analysis & Field
Ecology
M.ARCH Theory of 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -104 Landscape
Architecture-I
M.ARCH Plants & Design 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -106
M.ARCH Site Planning and 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -108 Landscape
Engineering-II
M.ARCH Remote Sensing, 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -110 Land Information
Systems and GIS
M.ARCH Professional 2-0-0 .. 50 50
LA -112 Communication-II
M.ARCH Ecology, 25 50 75
LA -114 Ecosystems 0-0-2
Analysis & Field
Ecology
M.ARCH Plants & Design 0-0-2 25 50 75
LA -116
M.ARCH Remote Sensing, 0-0-2 25 50 75
LA -118 Land Information
Systems and GIS
M.ARCH Landscape 0-0-16 200 100 300
LA -120 Architecture
Studio-II
TOTAL 12-0-22 775 425 1200

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Code MARKS
SEMESTER-III Theory Sessional

LA -201 Economics,
Management &
Horticultural
Practice
M.ARCH Theory of 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -203 Landscape
Architecture-II
LA -205 Resources-I
LA -207 Communication-III
LA -209 Economics,
Management &
Horticultural
Practice
M.ARCH Dissertation 0-0-6 150 150 300
LA -211
Studio-III
TOTAL 8 -0-24 675 425 1100

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Code MARKS
SEMESTER-IV Theory Sessional

LA -202 Conservation &
Regional Planning
M.ARCH Landscape Project 2-0-0 100 25 125
LA -204 Management &
Professional
Practice
LA -206 Resources-II
Studio-IV (Thesis)
LA -210 Communication-IV
Studio-IV (Thesis)
TOTAL 14-0-26 750 350 1100
GRAND TOTAL 47-0-92 2900 1600 4500

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SEMESTER-I
M.ARCH LA -101 PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND PLANT PROCESSES
COURSE SUBJECT Hrs. per Theory/ Max. Marks Total

No. week Studio/
Practical
Sessionals/ Exam/Practical Total
Internal Theory External
M.ARCH Plants
Theory + 25 100 125
LA -101 Systematic & 2+2
Plant Processes Practical 50 .. 25 75
UNIT 1
Introduction to the Plant Kingdom.
Basic plant structure/morphology/anatomy
Basic plant functions/growth & development/physiology

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UNIT 2
Principles of taxonomy / classification, identification and naming
Familiarity with local flora
Photosynthesis and respiration mechanism

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UNIT 3
General account of enzymes and metabolism
Growth regulators
Phytogeographical Regions of India
UNIT 4
Ecological and Botanical considerations in landscape design
Application of Plant Physiography to sustainable landscape design such as use of CAM

(Crassulacean acid metabolism) plants in Green roofs etc.
Method of Evaluation:
Internal evaluation shall be carried through class test, quiz or field experience.
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NOTE:
Seminar presentations will be done on related topics and covered in detail and will be
submitted in the form of report. Each topic concerned should be followed by a written
assignment by the students along with stress on sketches.
Theory to be supported with site visits to be conducted off the class hours.
Reference Book
1. Randhawa M S : Flowering Trees. National Book Trust, New Delhi

2. Santapau H: Common Trees. India The Land And The People
3. Mukherjee Pippa : Nature Guides, Common Trees of India. Worldwide
Fund For Nature, India.
4. Virginie & Elbert George A : Foliage Plants For Decorating Indoors. Timber Press,
5. Cloustan Brain : Landscape Design With Plants Ed. 2. Heinemann Newnes Oxford.
6. Planting In Paved Area By Timothy Cochrane
7. Cloustan Brian: Landscape Design with plants Ed. 2. Heinemann newnes Oxford.
8. Tree Planting By Brenda Colvin
9. Environmental Science Earth as a living planet second Ed. University of
California, Santa Barbara
10. Cerver Francisco A: World of Landscape Architects: World of Environmental Design
11. Cever Francisco A: Elements of Landscape,World of Environment. Printed In Spain
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SEMESTER-I
M.ARCH LA -103 GEOLOGY + SOILS

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Geology &
Theory + 25 100 .. 125
LA -103 Soils 2+2
Practical 50 .. 25 75
GEOLOGY & SOILS
UNIT 1
(A)
Earth in space; origin and interior of the earth.
Early history of the Earth. The origin of life and meaning of fossils as keys to the past.
Earthquakes: causes and effects, seismic microzonation, seismic zones of India.
(B)
Minerals and Metals.
Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.
Isostasy, plate tectonics, crustal deformation and mountain building.

UNIT 2
(A)
Genesis, morphology and classification of soils.
Properties of Soils: Physical, Chemical, Biological and Mineralogical.

(B)
Soil use and Management:

(a) Soil evaluation and land-use planning.
UNIT 3
(A)
Structural geology: dip, strike, folds, faults, joints, unconformities. Stratigraphy:

principles, stratigraphy and geology of India.
(B)
(b) Soil and water conservation.

(c) Soil fertility and plant nutrition.
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UNIT 4
(A)
Application of geological information in the interpretation of landscapes on maps and in the field.
The relationships between geology, soils and vegetation: Practical examples.

(B)
Managing difficult soils.
Mode of Evaluation:
Internal marking shall be done through, either, class test, quiz and field experience.
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of a handwritten journal and site visit report and tutorials covering
all the topics mentioned above with suitable examples , sketches and supportive material.
Theory to be supported with site visits to be conducted off the class hours.
Reference Books
1. Manual of Tropical Housing and Climate By Koenisberger

2. Environmental Science, Earth As a living planet, second edition by University of
California, Santa Barbara.
3. Principals of Physical Geology By Arthur Holmes
4. Structural Geology by M R Billings
5. Geology of India and Burma by M S Krishnan
6. Indian Geology by Valdhiya
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SEMESTER-I
M.ARCH LA -105 HYDROLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGY

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Hydrology &
25 100 .. 125
LA -105 Geomorphology 2+. Theory
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HYDROLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGY
UNIT 1
(A)
Hydrological Cycle and sources of surface water
Rainfall regime with specific reference to the Indian region
(B)
Scope, concepts, methods and approach
Historical geomorphology: Landscape evolution models
Climatic geomorphology and morphogenic regions.
UNIT 2
(A)
Characteristics and management of drainage basins: Introduction to watersheds
Types of Flow: channel and over-land
(B)
Geomorphological processes: Endogenic, Exogenic, Extra-terrestrial. Major processes

and associated landforms: Tectonic, fluvial, Aeolian, coastal, karst, glacial, and
topography caused by ground water.
UNIT 3
(A)
Occurrence and movement of ground water
Water bearing properties of geological formation, artesian conditions development of
karst topography; saltwater intrusions
(B)
Structural geomorphology, landforms developed on sedimentary sequences, volcanoes
and volcanic landforms, pseudo structural landforms.
Running water and underground water; channel networks and
drainage basins. Hill slope geomorphology.
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UNIT 4
(A)
Aquifers recharge area, infiltration characteristics, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge
Groundwater management, sources of ground water pollution and its control
Introduction to decision support systems
(B)
Landforms related to the activities of organisms and man.
Application of remote sensing in geomorphology.
Geomorphological features of the Indian subcontinent.
Mode of Internal evaluation:

Through class test, term paper or through quiz as per the requirement prescribed by the
concerned teacher.
Mode of Evaluation:
By conducting a class test, quiz or appropriate method a suggested by the concerned teacher.
NOTE:
Each topic concerned should be followed by a written assignment by the students along with
stress on sketches. Theory to be supported with site visits to be conducted off the class hours.
Reference Books
1. Manual of Tropical Housing and Climate By Koenisberger

2. Environmental Science, Earth As a living planet, second edition by University of
3. Principals of Physical Geology By Arthur Holmes
4. Structural Geology by M R Billings
5. Geology of India and Burma by M S Krishnan
6. Indian Geology by Valdhiya
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SEMESTER-I
M.ARCH LA -107 SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING-I

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Site Planning
LA -107 and Landscape 3+2 Theory + 25 100 .. 125
Engineering-I Practical 50 .. 50 100
UNIT 1
Site planning process and its significance; establishing relationship between site characteristics
and design requirements. Inventory, documentation and site planning checklist.
Site Survey and Appraisal; topographic surveys and their methodology, visualising
landforms. Understanding contours and their characteristics, graphical representation,
deriving contours by interpolation.
Earthform Grading; symbols and annotations, basic grading principles, grading terraces,
grading of roads across/along contours, Basics of road alignment (horizontal and vertical)
UNIT 2
Surface Drainage: Site planning for efficient drainage; understanding drainage pattern and
watershed area, calculation of surface runoff, determination of catchments area and discharge
rate; types of drainage systems, design of drainage elements: swales and culverts etc.
Sub surface drainage planning.
Planning, grading and drainage of sports fields.
Earthworks cut and fill processes, volume computations.
UNIT 3
Landscape Construction: Factors in relation to systems, structures and

materials for: Circulation: Roads and Parking, paths and plazas.
Level Change: Wall, steps and ramps
Planting: Planters, beds, edges and terraces.
Water elements: Pools and water bodies.
Landscape simulation and site utilities: Basic planning and understanding of

principles for: External lighting; types of fixtures and their use in varying situations.
Irrigation: broad systems and their utility as per plantation
typology. Street furniture / site furnishings
UNIT 4
Overall consideration of external electrical, plumbing co-ordination vis--vis routing and

interface with landscape elements.
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Landscape working drawings: Format and logical representation of information.
Overall organization of design drawings and data as respective package with relevant
cross-referencing.
Mode of Evaluation:
Through studio assignments of one week to 2 weeks duration. The entire course of 100 marks to
be divided into 4-5 assignments and same shall be periodically evaluated and at regular interval.
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of a journal covering all the topics mentioned above with
suitable examples , sketches and supportive material. Students will work on atleast one
project taken up in the design studios and work on landscape engineering and details of
the project relating to all the above mentioned topics in the form of sheets and /or report.
Reference Books

12. Landscape Architecture Journal
13. Gardeners World Journal
14. Time Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Charles W Harris and
Nicholas T Dine Mcgraw Hill International Edition, Arch. Series
15. Bartrum Douglas: Rock Garden. John Gifford Ltd., London
16. Perkins Philip H: Concrete Floors Finishers
17. Text By David Stevens: Ultimate Water Garden Book
18. Littlewood Michael: Tree Detailing. London. Butterworth Architecture, 1988.
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SEMESTER - I
M.ARCH LA -109 Professional Communication - I

(3-4 Studio Projects)
No. week Studio/
Practical
Professional
50 .. 50
M.ARCH. Communication 4+. Internal
LA-109 I .. .. .. .
Professional Communication
Professional communication skill shall be evaluated periodically through communication

skill by judgement at the time of presentation by the concerned student.
Professional communication: Specific and focused exercises to develop language skills

in verbal and written communication on subjects related to design, art and aesthetics
and urban and rural environment.
# Professional Communication I:- Subject will Having Sessional Assessment on the

This basis of their performance in the Landscape Architecture Studio-I & will no any
LA-117 exam or viva for same.
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SEMESTER - I
M.ARCH LA -117 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO-1


No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
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LA -117 Architecture .+14
Studio-I Practical 100 .. 200 300
UNIT 1
Readings in Landscape Architecture
Introductory exercises in Art, Architecture & Landscape
Urban and Rural Landscape appraisal
UNIT 2
Landscape Analysis and Site Planning for medium sized sites (upto 2 Ha)
Landscape Design of small recreational or civic spaces.
UNIT 3

Mode of Evaluation:

NOTE:
Students will work on the project addressing the abovementioned issues. The project
resolve the problems through design and planning . Submit the same in the form of
written report and drawings.
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Reference Books
1. Breen Ann & Rigby Dick: New Waterfront: A Worldwide Urban Success Stor.
Thames & Hudson
2. Panich & Trulsson: Desert Southwest Gardens.
3. Lyall Sutherland: Designing The New Landscape. London, Thamas & Hudson, 1997.
4. Urbanism Journal
6. A Pattern Language By Alexander Christopher
7. Turner Tom: City as Landscape. E&Pn Spon Anlmprint of Champman & H
8. Urbanismo : Urban Planning Vol.2. Axis Books, Spain,
9. Urbanismo: Road Systems Vol.3. Axis Books, Spain,
10. Urbanismo: Parks, Vol.4 Axis Books, Spain,
11. Urbanismo : Squares, Vol. 5. Axis Books, Spain
12. Broto Carles : Urbanism. Links Internatiional,
13. Kawaguchi Yoko : Urban Environment Design 5. Korea. Jeong, Kwang-Young, 2003.
14. Residential Landscape By T E Walker
15. Charver Francisco Asensio : Environmental Restortation Landscape. Arco
Colour Collection,
16. Charver Mc Clenon : Landscape Planning For Energy Conservation
17. Cho... Michael : Green Architecture. American Inst. of Rch. Press, Washington
18. Pacanek Victor: Green Imperative Ecology & Ethics in Design.
19. Wale Robert & Brenda: Green Architecture Thames And Hudson
20. Mans Role in Changing the face of earth, thomas, William L and others,
University of chicago Press, Chicago
21. Silent Spring By Carson Rachel
22. Only one earth by Barbara Ward, Andre Deutsch Ltd., London
23. Grey World, Green Heart, Robert L Thayer, John Wiley and Sons Inc. Ny
24. Gardens For The Future, Cooper Guy, Conran Octopus, London
25. Environmental Scienfce Earth As A Living Planet Second Ed. University of
26. Mastaedi Arain : Landscape Design Today. Spain. Carles Broto & Josey Maria,
27. Building And Landscape, Andersson, Sven Ingvar, Kobenhavn K, Danish Academy
28. Hans Dieter: New Landscape Architecture. Ernst & Sohn,
29. Landscape Journal, Basel, Munchen and Birkhauser
30. Time Saver Standards For Landscape Architecture, Charles W Harris and
31. Preserving Modern Landscape Architecture, Papers From The Wave Hill, National
Park Service Conference Landscape Transformed, Academy Editins, 1996
32. Saver Standsrds For Landscape Architecture, Charles W Harris And Nicholas T
Dine Mcgraw Hill International Edition, Arch. Series
nd
33. John O: Landscape Architecture Ed. 2 Mcgraw Hill Inc, New York
34. Baker H: A Dictionary of Landscape Architect. University of New Maxico Press Albu,
35. Introduction To Landscape Architecture By Laurie Michel, Elsevier Science
Publishing Company, Ny
36. Landscape : Pattern Perception and Processes, Bell Simon, E And Fn Spon, London
37. of the City, Kevin Lynch, Mit Press, London
38. Thomas C: Land Form Designs PD A Publication,
39. Francisco A: Landscape Architecture The World. Atricum International,
40. Francisco A: World of Landscape Architects: World of Environmental Design.
41. Francisco A: Elements of Landscape, World of Environment. Printed In Spain
42. Grant W: Landscape Graphics. 1987
43. Studies in Landscape Design By Geoffrey Jellicoe
44. The Experience of Landscape By Jay Appleton
45. Dictionary of Landscape Architecture, Baker H Marrow, Asla
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IInd Semester
1. Pedagogic Method
Lecture series, group discussions and studies based one to one interaction,
punctuated with lectures. Use of audio-visual aids slide show, video and
documentaries. Group seminars or project by students. Works of selected Indian
and International landscape architects and related topics.
Lectures to clarify concept.
Summer course of one month duration to orient students to

application and design.
2. Learning Outcome
Building on the inventory of knowledge of theory of landscape architecture

and awareness through understanding of development of landscape design
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and gardens till the early 19 century including colonial landscape in India.
Field work and analysis of ecological based data.
Understanding the role of plants, Preparing graphics of planting

plan, Plant schedule, Estimation of costs, and Bills of quantity.
Knowledge of computer skill with special emphasis to application

of remote sensing and G.I.S; to assimilate and present data for
further analysis
Strengthen professional communication through interaction with

agencies associated with planning and design.
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SEMESTER-II
M.ARCH LA -102 ECOLOGY, ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS AND FIELD ECOLOGY

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Ecology,
LA -102 Ecosystems Theory + 25 100 .. 125
Analysis & 2+2 Practical
50 .. 25 75
Field Ecology
UNIT 1
Evolution: Earth and Life
Concept of Ecosystem: General Structure and Function:
i) Energy flow, Primary & Secondary Production

ii) Types of Biogeochemical cycles; Carbon cycle, Global water cycles, nitrogen
cycle bioaccumulation and biomagnifications and
iii) Analysis and evaluation. Concept of ecosystem services.
UNIT 2
Types of Ecosystems
The Plant Community: General
i) Structure,
ii) Concept of ecological Succession and Maturity, Types of succession
iii) Analysis,
iv) Description and Evaluation
UNIT 3
Systems Ecology: Introduction to systems approach and mathematical models
in ecology Population Dynamics:

Selected topics in ecosystem management:
Climate change causes and consequences.
UNIT 4
Aquatic ecology fresh water and marine
Field ecology: Quadrat, line transect, community analysis
Field work and laboratory analysis of data

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Mode of Evaluation:
The internal assessment shall be conducted through, test, quiz and field data etc.
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of individual indepth study of a topic related to any
one of the subject or any other additional subject based on availability of experts
which is presented in the form of presentation and a written report of the same
Reference Books
1. Agarwal, K.C. 2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ. Ltd. BIkaner.

2. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd.,
Ahmedabad 380013,
India, E-mail : mapin@icenet.net (R)
3. Hawkins R.E., Encyclopedia of Indian Natural History, Bombay Natural History
Society, Bombay (R)
4. Heywood, V.H & Waston, R.T. 1995. Global Biodiversity Assesment.
Cambridge University Press 1140p.
5. Jadhav, H & Bhosale, V.M. 1995. Environmental Protection and
Laws.Himalays Pub. House,Delhi 284p.
6. Mckinney, M.L. & School, R.M. 1996. Environmental Science Systems & Solutions, Web
7. Enhanced edition. 639p.
8. Mhaskar A.K., Matter Hazardous, Techno-Science Publication (TB)
9. Odum, E.P. 1971. Fundamentals of Ecology. W.B. Saunders Co. USA, 574p

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SEMESTER-II
M.ARCH LA -104 THEORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Theory of
25 100 .. 125
LA -104 Landscape 2+.. Theory
Architecture-I . .. . .
UNIT 1
Dialogue on developing an analytical approach to the study of theory; developing an attitude
towards critique and evaluation of choices for design decisions in varied contexts of space
and time. Appreciation of scale in terms of garden, landscape and nature.
An outline of the chronology of development and evolution of landscape and garden

design in relation to art, architecture and city planning from the earliest period to the
present day: towards a comprehensive and inclusive vision of Landscape Architecture.
UNIT 2
Changing perceptions of mans relationship with nature in various phases of history;
responses and attitudes to nature and landscape resources as a function of this
perception. Environmental and Behavioral theories: Entropy, Prospect and Refuge,
Defensible space etc. An introduction to social and cultural dimensions of landscape.
UNIT 3
Ancient Indian traditions; siting of structures, complexes and cities; symbolic meanings
and sacred value attributed to natural landscapes; traditional landscapes such as ghats,
gardens, kunds, sacred groves etc. Landscape in myth and poetry.
The comparative analysis of examples of landscape separated in time and space: siting,
relationship to surroundings, use of landscape elements, function, scale, symbolism,
etc. Illustrative range of examples from various geographic locations and periods,
highlighting aspects of Form, Space and Order.
UNIT 4
th
Development of landscape design and gardens till the early 19 century: Detailed study
of selected examples from Eastern, Central and Western traditions;
Ancient Heritage: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome
Western Civilization: Europe; Italy, France, and England
The middle-east: The Persian tradition and its far reaching influence
Eastern Civilisation: China and Japan
Ancient and medieval period in India; Mughal and Rajput
Landscapes.
Influences and linkages across cultures and traditions, e.g Chinese tradition and the
English Landscape style, influence of Persian traditions towards the West and East.
Colonial landscape development in India
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Mode of Evaluation:
The internal evaluation shall be conducted by the concerned teacher through test,
reports and assignment as given by the concerned teacher.
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of individual indepth study of a topic related to any one of
the subject or any other additional subject based on availability of experts which is
presented in the form of presentation and a written report of the same.
Reference Books
1. en Ann & Rigby Dick: New Waterfront: A Worldwide Urban Success Stor.
Thames & Hudson
2. ich & Trulsson: Desert Southwest Gardens.
4. Urbanism Journal
Colour Collection,
nd
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SEMESTER-II
M.ARCH LA -106 PLANTS & DESIGN

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Plants &
Theory + 25 100 .. 125
LA -106 Design 2+2
Practical 50 .. 25 75
UNIT 1
Criteria for plant selection
Planting design through the ages - a historic perspective.
Planting as a design element for structuring the landscape.
Differentiation between trees, shrubs, ground cover and creepers.
UNIT 2
Planting for appearance of form, leaf color and texture, branching habit and trunk form and their
texture, color of flowers and fruits. Spring, winter summer and autumn variation in appearance.
Visual aesthetic and functional considerations inplanting design. Planting for visual effect
and accent. The role of plant material in environmental improvement, (e.g. soil conservation,
modification of microclimate). Planting for shelter, windbreaks and shelter belts.
UNIT 3
Planting in various environments such as woodlands, forests, rural areas, urban

areas, roadside planting in urban and rural areas, industrial sites etc.
Planting design for habitat such as grasslands, woodlands, sloping areas, marshes,
bogs, wetlands, waterside and aquatic planting etc.
Planting design and ecological considerations, stratification of plant material in
nature, herbal plants and their uses.
UNIT 4
Plants and sustainability.

Growth rate of plants as a criteria for plant choice for particular situations. Comparison of
advantages and disadvantages of fast, medium and slow growing trees. The concept of nurse
planting. Creating conditions for plant establishment, planting and transplanting trees and shrubs.
Maintenance of plant material.
The preparation of planting concepts, planting plans and plant schedules for various
scales of project. Estimation of costs and Bill of quantity.
Site Visit:
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Summer course at least of one month duration is a must to get a feel of the
subject and its application in design.
Mode of Evaluation:
The evaluation shall be done through assignment given periodically, visit to the identified
sites and visit during summer vacation to the various Botanical garden.
NOTE:
Students will work on abovementioned in detail and submit the work in the form of
sheets and a report. Seminar presentations will be done on related topics and covered
in detail and will be submitted in the form of report.
Reference Book

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SEMESTER-II
M.ARCH LA -108 SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING-II

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Site Planning
25 100 .. 125
LA -108 and Landscape 2+.. Theory
Engineering-II . .. . .
UNIT 1
Components of Landscape Engineering and their consideration in Site Planning and

Landscape design. Appraisal of site factors in large scale developments with above
correlation. Use of relevant software and advanced mapping technology for analysis.
Site mobilisation; Sequence of site activity, site protection measures, site
implementation checklist.
Landscape Engineering and water conservation; Watersheds and their characteristics, protection
of natural water bodies: water retention structures, water harvesting techniques and devices.
UNIT 2
Understanding Land/environmental modifications and engineering
intervention in : Soil conservation and erosion control measures.
Land reclamation and rehabilitation process.
Disposal of sludge, fly-ash, solid and liquid
waste. Strip-mines and quarries.
UNIT 3
Transportation corridors. Horticulture
and Forestry techniques.
Environment-friendly material specifications and methodologies in landscape, to reduce
carbon footprint
UNIT 4
Energy saving techniques in landscape engineering for planning of services and utilities.
Design parameters and certification criteria for green buildings.
Evaluating energy efficient site planning and landscape development.
Design of sustainable landscape features such as bioswales, bio retention
ponds etc. Estimation of costs for civil works and plantation works.
Preparation of bill of quantities, specifications and Tender documents.
Mode of Evaluation:
The evaluation shall be done through assignment given periodically, visit to the identified
sites and visit during summer vacation to the various Botanical garden.
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of a manual/handwritten journal covering all the topics
mentioned above with suitable examples, sketches and supportive material. Students will
work on atleast one project taken up in the design studios and work on landscape
engineering and details of the project and submit the work in the form of sheets and a report.
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Reference Books
1. Landscape Architecture Journal
2. Gardeners World Journal
4. Bartrum Douglas: Rock Garden. John Gifford Ltd., London
5. Perkins Philip H: Concrete Floors Finishers
6. Text By David Stevens: Ultimate Water Garden Book
7. Littlewood Michael: Tree Detailing. London. Butterworth Architecture, 1988.
all, selecting at least one question from each unit. All the questions will carry equal marks
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SEMESTER - II
M.ARCH LA -112 Professional Communication - II

No. week Studio/
Practical
Professional
50 .. 50
LA-112 II .. .. .. .


# Professional Communication II:- This Subject will Having Sessional

Assessment on the basis of their performance in the LA-120 Landscape
Architecture Studio-II & will no any exam or viva for same.
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SEMESTER-II
M.ARCH LA -110 REMOTE SENSING, LAND INFORMATION SYSTEMS & GIS

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Remote
LA -110 Sensing, Land 25 100 .. 125
Theory +
Information 2+2
Systems and Practical 50 .. 25 75
GIS
Remote Sensing, Land Information System & GIS

UNIT 1
1. Concept and Foundation of Remote Sensing
2. Elements of Photographic System
Types of Aerial Photographs:
Vertical Photographs,, Oblique Photographs, Satellite Imagery
UNIT 2
3. Introduction to Air Photo Interpretation
4. Photogrammetry for Map Making
Introduction /Definition
Geometric Elements of a Vertical Photograph
Relief Displacement
Ground Control for Aerial Photography
UNIT 3
5. Digital Image Processing
6. Applications
Geologic & Soil mapping
Land-use / land cover Mapping a)Land use Classification
Agriculture Applications
Forestry Applications
Water resource Applications:
a) Water Pollution Detection b) Flood Damage Estimation
Urban & Regional Planning Applications
Wetland mapping
UNIT 4
7. Geographical Information Systems
Definition
Composition of Geographical Information System
Computer Hardware Module
GIS Software Module
Data Input, Data Storage, Data Output
Database Structures
8. Presentations / Workshop
Application of GIS & Remote Sensing
Automated Mapping / Facility Management. (AM/FM)
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3-D GIS Digital Elevation Model & Digital Terrain Model
Digital Image Processing and Editing; Error Detection and
Correction Geo Spatial Analysis : Turning Data into Meaningful
information. Comparison of Vector & Raster Methods
Internal G.I.S.
Network Analysis
Open GIS
Mode of Evaluation:
Mode of Internal evaluation shall be on the basis of class test/laboratory experiences at G.I.S. Lab.
NOTE:
mentioned above with suitable examples, sketches and supportive material.
Students will work on analytical and design projects of simple function area of smaller
scale and produce the work in the form of sheets and a report.
Rererence Books
1. Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective,John R. Jensen
2. Landuse Planning And Remote Sensing, David T. Lindgren
3. Remote Sensing and Interpretation By Thomas M Lillesand And Kiefer
4. Energy Efficient Landscapes
5. Landscape Graphics
6. Books on various softwares related to LIS and Landscape Computer Graphics

covering the whole syllabus/all the units. Students will have to attempt Five (5)
questions in all, selecting at least one question from each unit. All the question
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SEMESTER-II
M.ARCH LA -120 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO-II

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
.. ..
LA -120 Architecture .+16 Practical
Studio-I 100 .. 200 300
UNIT 1
Exercise related to the application of ecological principles in a range of situations and
directed towards understanding and proposing design possibilities in:
UNIT 2
Urban Open Space
systems Rural Landscape
Heritage and Cultural Landscape
UNIT 3
Professional Communication II : Advanced language skills in relation to technical writing and
UNIT 4
professional communications with agencies associate with planning and design, for
example: Planning authorities, Statutory bodies, Clients, Contractors, other professionals.
Mode of Evaluation:
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of a journal covering all the topics mentioned above with
suitable examples , sketches and supportive material. Students will work on atleast one
project taken up in the design studios and work on landscape engineering and details of
the project relating to all the above mentioned topics in the form of sheets and /or report.
Reference Books
1. en Ann & Rigby Dick: New Waterfront: A Worldwide Urban Success Stor.
Thames & Hudson
2. ich & Trulsson: Desert Southwest Gardens.
4. Urbanism Journal
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Colour Collection,
nd

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IIIrd Semester
1. Pedagogic Method
2. Learning Outcome
Through understanding of open space development. Changing

concepts of space and the relationship of landscape architecture
illustrated through study of selected works of modern Masters. Artistic
sensibility in Landscape Architecture and land art, landscape
inventory and conservation of historical landscape. Understanding
Land Economics and Management practices through site visits to
Botanical gardens Nurseries and well established landscapes.
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SEMESTER-III
M.ARCH LA -201 LANDSCAPE ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT AND

HORTICULTURAL PRACTICE

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
LA -201 Economics, 25 100 .. 125
Theory +
Management & 2+2
Horticultural Practical 50 .. 25 75
Practice
UNIT 1
Economics: Cost and benefits related to open space development; Tangible costs of
development; capital and maintenance costs: intangible costs, depletion of natural
resources, modification of ecological systems rehabilitation cost, social and cultural
changes. Unit cost of development of open space
UNIT 2
Management: Landscape management at the regional scale in relation to soil
conservation, water management, grassland management, forestry and agriculture.
Management practices related to urban ecology and urban habitats, such as urban
forests, river banks, regional parks and green belts: ecological, economic and
administrative issues. Management models.
UNIT 3
Horticulture Practice: Nursery establishment and Plant propagation. Establishment and
maintenance of grass, shrubs and trees with respect to: ground preparation, planting
and transplanting, pruning.
UNIT 4
Horticulture practice and maintenance. Common plant pests, diseases and their control;
manures and insecticides and their application. Protection of plant material. Water
Budgeting. Equipment for landscape maintenance.
Mode of Evaluation:
The internal evaluation shall be conducted through class test/quiz and term paper as
per requirement of the concerned teaching staff.
NOTE:
Reference Books
1. International Law and The Environment, Birnie, P W & Boyle
2. Energy and Ecology, David M Gates
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3. Enology and Environmental Planning, Edington, John
4. The Environment, Public Health and Human Ecology Consideration For
Economic Development
5. Environmental Policies and Programs In India, Saksena, K.D.
6. India Development Report IGIDR 97

NOTE:
Journal covering all the above topics and Working drawings of any project done in
current or previous semester submitted in the form of sheets .This will include
specification writing and costing and estimation of the same.
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SEMESTER-III
M.ARCH LA -203 THEORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE-II

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Theory of
25 100 .. 125
LA -203 Landscape 2+.. Theory
Architecture-II .. .. ..
UNIT 1
Nineteenth Century Europe: The socio-cultural impact of industrialization and
urbanization; its efct on public health legislation and the development of new landscape
types, public parks and facilities for sports.
Open space development in its urban design and planning context. Early industrial
towns and the Garden City movement.
USA: Further evolution of the public park as a major component of urban landscape.
The work of F. L. Olmsted and other pioneers. Park-Systems and suburban
development centered on open space.
UNIT 2
The Modern Movement: changing concepts of space and the relationship of architecture
and landscape illustrated through studies of selected works of the modern masters.
Post-war development in Europe: New Towns in England and the concept of Landscape Structure.
Landscape Urbanism; Examples of open space development in new towns and urban
renewal to illustrate the close conceptual relationship between town planning, urban
design and landscape architecture (e.g. Haussmanns Paris, Lutyens Delhi).
th
The influence of Ian McHarg on mid and late 20 Century landscape architecture. The
work of selected twentieth century landscape architects, in the west as well as in India.
UNIT 3
Contemporary concepts and concerns: Green Architecture and Energy-Saving site
planning and Landscape Architecture;
Cultural landscapes, their definition, identification, characteristics and polices;

Landscape inventory and conservation of historical landscape
UNIT 4
Artistic sensibility in Landscape Architecture, land art; new developments in urban
landscape design.
The Indian Context: Understanding contemporary attitudes to open space design in India:
ancient horticultural tradition, Mughal influence, British colonial influence. Trends in
th st
landscape design in India in the late 20 and the first decade of the 21 Century; the search
for a theoretical basis. Development and evolution of the landscape profession in India.
Mode of Evaluation:
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NOTE:

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SEMESTER-III
M.ARCH LA -205 LANDSCAPE RESOURCES-I

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
25 100 .. 125
LA -205 Resources-I 2+.. Theory
.. .. ..
UNIT 1
Settlements and Landscape: Siting and evolution of cities in relation to regional

landscape resources. The role of landform, water systems, climate and vegetation.
Illustrative studies of cities in India and elsewhere.
Microclimate: Definition and characteristics. The role of landscape components in

modifying microclimate with respect to temperature, humidity, precipitation, air corridors,
heat islands, wind speed etc., in cities.
UNIT 2
Evaluation of microclimate data.
Air pollution and Bio-meteorology; climatic comfort indices; heat transfer; meteorological
instrumentation and plant inViva; Types of air pollutants, sources and consequences. Air
pollution and plants. Air pollution monitoring and quality criteria
UNIT 3
Threats to urban landscape resources; urban environmental issues such as solid waste
management, air quality, conservation of water resources and vegetation cover.
The urban forest: Its ecological social and environmental dimensions. Ways of studying
urban vegetation. Its role in the urban landscape.
UNIT 4
Landscape heritage: Open space systems, cultural and sacred landscapes, their typology
and role in the development of cities. Landscape resources specific to distinctive city types:
for example: religious centers, historic cities, coastal or port cities, hill station etc.
City development Plans, Zonal Plans and structure plan. Development controls and their
role in the conservation and creation of urban landscape.
Mode of Evaluation:
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of individual indepth study of a topic related to any one of
the subject or any other additional subject based on availability of experts which is
presented in the form of presentation and a written report of the same.
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SEMESTER - III
M.ARCH LA -207 Professional Communication - III

No. week Studio/
Practical
Professional
50 .. 50
LA-207 II .. .. .. .


# Professional Communication III:- This Subject will Having Sessional

Assessment on the basis of their performance in the LA-213 Landscape
Architecture Studio-III & will no any exam or viva for same.
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SEMESTER-III
M.ARCH LA -211 DISSERTATION: SEMINAR

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Dissertation
. . .. ..
LA -211 Seminar 6 Practical
150 .. 150 300
UNIT 1
Topics related to various aspects of Landscape Architecture would be chosen in

consultation with faculty members, comprehensively researched, and findings presented
in a series of seminars by individual students.
UNIT 2
The materials would be documented and formally presented as a Dissertation at the end
of the semester.
UNIT 3
The dissertation would be of a length of between 3000 and 4000 words with illustrations,
references, footnotes and annotations.
Mode of Evaluation:
NOTE:
Present a research work paper supportive to Dissertation studies and submit in the form
of report. Students will work on analytical and design projects of simple function area of
smaller scale and produce the work in the form of sheets and a report.
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SEMESTER-III
M.ARCH LA -213 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO-III

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
.. ..
LA -213 Architecture .+16 Practical
Studio-III 100 .. 200 300
UNIT 1
Relatively large scale exercise of analysis and proposals related to Landscape.
UNIT 2
Institutional Campuses
Urban civic spaces at urban design scale.
UNIT 3
Transportation and interchange systems and complexes Eco-Tourism projects.
Professional Communication III: Professional techniques in digital media.
Mode of Evaluation:

NOTE:
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IVth Semester
1. Pedagogic Method
2. Learning Outcome
Through understanding of the regulations and legal aspects with
reference to professional practice.
Construction administration, implementation process and
documentation. Understanding the techniques and criteria for
Regional Landscape Resource, Landscape Conservation and
E.I.A through illustrative examples.
Knowledge of computer skills to assimilate and present data for
further analysis at Landscape issues at Regional level Land planning.
Application of skills and techniques acquired in the previous
semesters to specialized requirements of the thesis including the
use of video and other digital multi media for a short specific
exercise related to presentation of thesis work.
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SEMESTER-IV
M.ARCH LA -202 LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION AND REGIONAL LANDSCAPE

PLANNING

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
LA -202 Conservation 25 100 .. 125
and Regional 2+.. Theory
Landscape .. .. ..
Planning
UNIT 1
The concept of Landscape Planning and Landscape Conservation: definitions and scope.
Landscape Assessment techniques; Basic quantitative methods of collecting, analyzing,

projecting and presenting data for Landscape Planning.
Application of G.I.S. and Remote sensing in Regional Landscape Planning.
UNIT 2
Landscape Conservation: Priorities, Policies and Programmes. National parks and other
protective designations. Biodiversity and Biosphere reserves. Endangered landscapes.
Aspects of watershed management.
UNIT 3
The application of landscape planning techniques to large scale developments such as
infrastructure and power projects, extractive and manufacturing industry, new towns and
urban extensions, and developments for tourism and eco-tourism.
Landscape perception, visual assessment and the aesthetic dimension of landscape planning.
UNIT 4
Environmental Impact Assessment and the Environmental Impact Statement: Theory and Practice.
Illustrative examples from India and elsewhere to demonstrate the degree of effectiveness. The
role of Environmental Legislation and the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Mode of Evaluation:
The internal evaluation shall be conducted through class test/quiz and term paper as per
requirement of the concerned teaching staff.

NOTE :
Assignment will be in the form of a journal along with individual study and / or design
project/s which are presented in the form of presentation and a written report of the
same. The project will also include design solution for the disturbed landscapes or site
needing conservation. This will be submitted in the form of sheets.
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SEMESTER-IV
M.ARCH LA -204 LANDSCAPE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
LA -204 Project 25 100 .. 125
Management
and 2+.. Theory
.. .. ..
Professional
Practice
UNIT 1
(a) Regulations and Legal Aspects
Codes, Standards, Bye laws and planning regulations applicable to building and
landscape development. The role of statutory and regulatory bodies such as the
Municipal Corporation, N.D.M.C, D.D.A and Urban Art commission etc.
(b) Construction administration , Implementation process
Sequence of activities from inception to completion: agencies involved at each stage,
their professional relationships and obligations. Co-ordination of agencies and activities
on site. Practical examples.
Budgetary control, progress evaluation and monitoring: various kinds of estimates,
review and updating, simple examples of pert charts and bar diagrams.
Site documentation: importance of written records. Site instruction book, periodic
reports, visual records, bar charts etc.
Techniques of inspection and quality control; visits to site under development.
UNIT 2
(c) Construction documents
Contract Procedure; Criteria for selecting contractors: the process of calling tenders.
Comparison of various kind of tenders with regard to objectives, utility and appropriateness.
Tender Documentation and evaluation of tender; negotiations with contractors.
Contract Documentation: Forms of contract; General and special conditions, specifications,

Bill of quantities; significant clauses pertaining to defects, maintenance, arbitrations, etc.
Parties to the contract; their roles, contractual relationships and legal obligations.
UNIT 3
(d) Professional Practice
Types of client: Private, Government, Corporate etc. The scope and meaning of
professional services.
Professional relationship between client and Landscape Architect: Forms of agreement,

conditions of engagement, scope of work and services to be provided.
Scale of Professional Fees: Common and accepted methods of charging fees,
percentage, lump sum, time-basis etc. Calculation and estimation of fee based on work
involved. Taxes, remuneration and reimbursement.
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Role of Professional Institute: Professional code of conduct. Relationship of Landscape
Architect with other professionals.
Practical illustrations of various aspects of Client-Landscape Architect transactions,
especially with regards to the establishment of credibility and trust.
UNIT 4
(e) Landscape Design Competitions: Types, Guidelines
Mode of Evaluation:
The internal evaluation shall be conducted by the concerned teacher through test, reports
and assignment as given by the concerned teacher.
NOTE:
Assignment will be in the form of individual indepth study of a topic related to any
one of the subject or any other additional subject based on availability of experts
which is presented in the form of presentation and a written report of the same.

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SEMESTER-IV
M.ARCH LA -206 LANDSCAPE RESOURCES-II

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
25 100 .. 125
LA -206 Resources II 2+.. Theory
.. .. ..
UNIT 1
Overview of landscape resources at the national
level. National Environment Policy.
Developmental and Environmental issues associated with particular landscape regions: mountain and
hill areas; deserts and wastelands; river and aquatic systems, coastal and estuarine regions, etc.
The rural landscape: agriculture and forestry as competing uses, the impact of industry and power generation.
UNIT 2
Forest types of India; introduction to Forest Policy and management of forest resources. Conservation
Forestry, Agro-Forestry and Social Forestry.
Significance of biodiversity, urban biodiversity, wildlife conservation.
Agricultural practices and the formation of traditional rural landscape. Illustrative examples from
different climatic and geographic regions.
UNIT 3
Factors associated with the location and functioning of extractive and manufacturing industry in the
rural landscape.
Wetlands: definition, wetland values and conservations. Wastelands management. Land reclamation
and rehabilitation.
Watersheds and the importance of watershed management. Resource conservation, land capability
classification; mechanical, vegetative and agronomic measures in soil and water conservation.
UNIT 4
Techniques and criteria for evaluation of regional landscape resources.
Mode of Evaluation:
The internal evaluation shall be conducted by the concerned teacher through test, reports and
assignment as given by the concerned teacher.
NOTE:
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Assignment will be in the form of a manual/handwritten journal covering all the topics mentioned above
with suitable examples, sketches and supportive material. Students will work on atleast one project
taken up in the design studios and work on landscape engineering and details of the project and submit
the work in the form of sheets and a report.

The Examiner will set Eight (8) questions in total, selecting two questions from each unit covering the
whole syllabus/all the units. Students will have to attempt Five (5) questions in all, selecting at least one
question from each unit. All the question
Detailed teaching program to be made before the commencement of the semester and circulated to the
students at the commencement of the semester.
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SEMESTER - IV
M.ARCH LA -210 Professional Communication - IV

No. week Studio/
Practical
Professional
50 .. 50
LA-210 IV .. .. .. .
Professional communication skill shall be evaluated periodically through communication skill by
judgement at the time of presentation by the concerned student.
Professional communication: Specific and focused exercises to develop language skills in verbal and written
communication on subjects related to design, art and aesthetics and urban and rural environment.
# Professional Communication IV:- This Subject will Having Sessional Assessment on the basis of their
performance in the LA-212 Landscape Architecture Studio-IV & will no any exam or viva for same.
SEMESTER-IV
M.ARCH LA -212 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO-IV

(Landscape Architecture Thesis)

No. week Studio/
Practical
M.ARCH Landscape
LA -212 Architecture 6+16 Theory + 25 100 .. 125
Studio-I Practical 200 .. 350 550
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UNIT 1
Landscape Architecture thesis will consists of two parts:
(a) Research oriented towards establishing a strong theoretical background for the chosen subject.
(b) Application to a Landscape Planning or Landscape Design proposal with appropriate details.
UNIT 2
Professional Communication IV: Application of skills and techniques acquired in the past three
semesters to specialized requirements of the Thesis, including the use of video or other digital
multimedia for a short, specific exercise related to presentation of thesis work.
Mode of Evaluation:
Professional communication skill shall be evaluated periodically through communication skill by

judgement at the time of presentation by the concerned student.
The Examiner will set Eight (8) questions in total, selecting two questions from each unit covering the
whole syllabus/all the units. Students will have to attempt Five (5) questions in all, selecting at least one
question from each unit. All the question
Detailed teaching program to be made before the commencement of the semester and circulated to the
students at the commencement of the semester.
NOTE :
Assignment will be in the form of a journal covering all the topics mentioned above with suitable
examples , sketches and supportive material. Students will work on at least one project taken up in the
design studios and work on landscape engineering and details of the project relating to all the above
mentioned topics in the form of sheets and /or report
Submission of Thesis
Students will submit two copies of their thesis report on standard format
complete in all respects to the HOD/Principal, on the date decided by him.
Other thesis material, such as drawings and models, etc. will be received and
retained by the HOD/Principal, on a subsequent date to be fixed by him.
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Subject Subject (L-T-P) Marks Weightage TOTAL

SEMESTER-I Theory Sessional

# Syllabus for Practical Subjects is same as for Theory Subjects.

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

SEMESTER-II Theory Sessional

# Syllabus for Practical Subjects is same as for Theory Subjects.

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

SEMESTER-III Theory Sessional

# Syllabus for Practical Subjects is same as for Theory Subjects.

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

SEMESTER-IV Theory Sessional

# Syllabus for Practical Subjects is same as for Theory Subjects.

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

M.ARCH LA -101 PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND PLANT PROCESSES

COURSE SUBJECT Hrs. per Theory/ Max. Marks Total

Introduction to the Plant Kingdom.

Basic plant structure/morphology/anatomy

Basic plant functions/growth & development/physiology

Principles of taxonomy / classification, identification and naming

Familiarity with local flora

Photosynthesis and respiration mechanism

General account of enzymes and metabolism

Phytogeographical Regions of India

Ecological and Botanical considerations in landscape design

Application of Plant Physiography to sustainable landscape design such as use of CAM

1. Randhawa M S : Flowering Trees. National Book Trust, New Delhi

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

M.ARCH LA -103 GEOLOGY + SOILS

COURSE SUBJECT Hrs. per Theory/ Max. Marks Total

GEOLOGY & SOILS

Earth in space; origin and interior of the earth.

Earthquakes: causes and effects, seismic microzonation, seismic zones of India.

Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

Isostasy, plate tectonics, crustal deformation and mountain building.

Genesis, morphology and classification of soils.

Properties of Soils: Physical, Chemical, Biological and Mineralogical.

Soil use and Management:

Structural geology: dip, strike, folds, faults, joints, unconformities. Stratigraphy:

(b) Soil and water conservation.

The relationships between geology, soils and vegetation: Practical examples.

Managing difficult soils.

1. Manual of Tropical Housing and Climate By Koenisberger

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

M.ARCH LA -105 HYDROLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGY

COURSE SUBJECT Hrs. per Theory/ Max. Marks Total

HYDROLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGY

Historical geomorphology: Landscape evolution models

Climatic geomorphology and morphogenic regions.

Geomorphological processes: Endogenic, Exogenic, Extra-terrestrial. Major processes

Landforms related to the activities of organisms and man.

Application of remote sensing in geomorphology.

Geomorphological features of the Indian subcontinent.

Mode of Internal evaluation:

1. Manual of Tropical Housing and Climate By Koenisberger

Note for Examiner/Faculty:

COURSE SUBJECT Hrs. per Theory/ Max. Marks Total

Engineering-I Practical 50 .. 50 100

Planning, grading and drainage of sports fields.

Earthworks cut and fill processes, volume computations.

Landscape Construction: Factors in relation to systems, structures and

Landscape simulation and site utilities: Basic planning and understanding of

Overall consideration of external electrical, plumbing co-ordination vis--vis routing and

1. Randhawa M S : Flowering Trees. National Book Trust, New Delhi